HC Deb 13 April 1999 vol 329 cc49-50W
20. Mr. Edwards

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what applications he has received to release genetically modified organisms at sites in Monmouthshire; and what objections he has received to such applications. [78835]

Mr. Meacher

We have received two applications to release genetically modified organisms at sites in Monmouthshire. Both applications were in respect of small research trials of Spring GM oilseed rape and both have been given consent. In one case 8 letters of objection were received relating to the Monmouthshire site.